Manufacturing IR & HR - Sr. Manager / DGM

Strategic HR (Manufacturing Focus)

• Lead Direct manpower planning and deployment across manufacturing sites.
• Drive HR standardization and digitization across plant locations.
• Implement best practices in employee productivity, training, and shopfloor engagement.
• Partner with operations to align HR strategies with production goals.

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Formulate and implement IR strategies for union and non-unionized environments.
• Build proactive relationships with union representatives and manage collective bargaining.
• Monitor compliance with labor laws, factory acts, and applicable regulations.
• Manage disciplinary actions, legal cases, and maintain industrial harmony.

People Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze HR metrics from plants (attrition, absenteeism, productivity).
• Provide regular dashboards to leadership with actionable insights.

Change Management & HR Projects

• Lead HR transformation projects including digital HR, policy rollouts, and capability building.
• Drive diversity & inclusion initiatives in manufacturing functions.

Key Requirements:

• Education: MBA/MSW in HR, IR, or related field from a reputed institute
• Experience: 1218 years of experience in HR with at least 5 years in a plant IR/HR leadership role
• Skills:
• Deep understanding of labor laws, compliance, and IR frameworks
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proven leadership across multi-location manufacturing units
• Familiarity with HRMS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors)